Drafting Technician

Job summary

Gather information from internal and external contacts, research material and process requirements, and create detailed CAD drawings that meet company and customer standards. Support production-method development, resolve emerging problems, and help maintain an effective drawing and design system.

Job details

Dingwell’s Global (Dingwell’s Machinery & Supply Limited) is currently taking applications for a Drafting Technician person for our Thunder Bay, ON manufacturing facilities. A qualified candidate will be able to liaise with both our machining and fabrication sides of the business as well as all other inside and outside contacts. Responsibilities Liaise with inside and outside contacts to gather information needed to create drawings and designs as required. Research and gather information required for materials and any other additional part process requirements needed for the job. Prepare rough sketches and review them with the appropriate company team members. Create detailed drawings and designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Ensure final drawings and designs comply with both internal and customer requirements and are to the quality standards expected. Assist in developing the production methods required to produce finished product. Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems. Help develop and maintain an effective and efficient drawing and design system. Required Skills Proven work experience as a Drafter / Designer in the manufacturing field. Hands-on experience with Solidworks CAD software. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work in a time sensitive environment, paying attention to quality and detail of the work. Good math skills. The ability to measure using various tapes, calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools. Creativity and analytical skills. Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner. Technical writing skills. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to work independently and in a team environment as a leader. Preferred Skills Knowledge of ERP systems. Understanding of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T). Prior use of 3D Laser scanning for modeling and measurement purposes. Ability to speak Mandarin is an asset.

What you’ll do

Gather information from internal and external contacts, research material and process requirements, and create detailed CAD drawings that meet company and customer standards. Support production-method development, resolve emerging problems, and help maintain an effective drawing and design system.

Requirements

Candidates should have manufacturing drafting or design experience, hands-on SolidWorks experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong measurement, math, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills. ERP knowledge, GD&T understanding, 3D laser scanning experience, and Mandarin are preferred assets.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SolidWorks
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Manufacturing Drafting
• Technical Drawing
• Microsoft Office
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• ERP Systems
• 3D Laser Scanning
• Technical Writing
• Measurement Tools
• Mathematics
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Technology